MOVEMENT

by Gray Cook
MOVEMENT cover
Good Books rating 4.33
Health & Fitness
Technical
  • ID: 2446
  • Added: 2025-10-14
  • Updated: 2025-10-14
  • ISBN: 9781931046305
  • Published: 2010-01-01
  • Reviews: 3

Movement by Gray Cook bridges the gap between rehabilitation, conditioning, and fitness, offering a comprehensive model for professionals in these fields. By revisiting the natural developmental principles that infants use to learn movement, Cook provides a fresh perspective on motor learning, corrective exercise, and modern conditioning practices. The book explores how to view and measure movement quality, identify dysfunctional patterns with the Functional Movement Screen, and apply corrective strategies effectively. This book goes beyond the anatomy of moving structures, aiming to help readers understand authentic human movement and how the brain and body create and learn movement patterns. It challenges modern, isolated approaches to exercise and sedentary lifestyles, advocating for a return to movement principles to create a more holistic exercise and rehabilitation model.

Reviews
Minimalism Fitness · 2025-10-14
insightful 4.50

The book significantly impacted the reviewer's career as a coach and fitness professional, offering valuable insights into movement systems. They believe it can greatly benefit readers by enhancing their understanding and application of movement principles.

The reviewer found 'Movement' to be a transformative read that deeply influenced their approach to coaching and fitness. They highlight how the book's insights into functional movement systems provided practical tools and strategies that changed their career trajectory. The reviewer emphasizes that the book's teachings are not just theoretical but highly applicable, making it a must-read for anyone in the fitness industry. They believe readers will gain a new perspective on movement and be able to implement these principles effectively in their own practice.

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    An honest review of the functional movement system and how it changed my career as a coach, fitness professional and what it will do for you.

    Movement: Functional...Why is FMS Important? What I learned by using the FMS.

    The book's insights on muscular engagement and whole body movements go a long way to both identify postural problems and apply remedial strategies.

Breaking Muscle · 2021-11-22
enlightening 4.00

The reviewer found the book to be a vivid discovery that challenges readers with new insights and illuminates discrepancies in movement. They appreciate the fundamental teachings and the return to basics that the book emphasizes.

The reviewer describes 'Movement' as a vivid discovery that offers fundamental and explicit teachings on movement. They particularly appreciate how the book challenges readers with new insights and illuminates discrepancies in movement patterns. The reviewer finds the return to basics emphasized in the book to be refreshing and highly valuable. They believe the book's approach to movement is both enlightening and practical, making it a worthwhile read for anyone interested in improving their movement quality.

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    While some of the movements came easily, others surprised me with fresh challenges and illuminated discrepancies side-to-side.

    If you get these movements right, you'll see a significant improvement in your overall movement quality.

    The book's systematic approach for evaluating and improving movement quality is both comprehensive and practical.

Elite Track · Carl Valle · 2010-09-07
practical 4.50

Carl Valle found the book to be a great read that expands on Gray Cook's mindset on screening and assessment. He appreciates the practical applications and the depth of knowledge presented.

Carl Valle shares that 'Movement' was a great read that provided him with a deeper understanding of screening and assessment techniques. He appreciates how the book expands on Gray Cook's mindset and offers practical applications that can be immediately implemented. Valle finds the depth of knowledge presented in the book to be highly valuable, making it a recommended read for anyone looking to improve their understanding of movement and exercise programs. He highlights the book's ability to create better exercise and rehabilitation programs as one of its key strengths.

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    I got the Movement book a few months ago and it was a great read.

    Gray Cook did a great job expanding his mindset on screening and the assessment process.

    The book outlines a systematic approach for evaluating and improving movement quality so you can create better exercise and rehabilitation programs.

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